Def Jam: Fight for NY Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Introduction

It
ain't easy livin' the life of a Def Jam thug. Between keeping up with the latest fashions and throwing
on more platinum bling, you'll have to defend your rep by stepping into the fighting arena and proving that
you're no low-rung chump. Unfortunately, the flood of challenges won't stop rushing until you've reached the
top of this dog-eat-dog world.

Welcome to the harsh reality of Def Jam FIGHT for NY. Beneath the rough exterior of these gritty
combatants lies a challenging and surprisingly deep combat system that's just begging to be opened. Chances
are, it's this very combat system that's tearing you to pieces right now. If you want to up your fighting
technique, check out our guide to Def Jam FIGHT for NY, complete with:

Advanced Systems: Full details on how to KO your opponent no matter which fighting style you choose,
and the specifics on dizzies and stunning your opponents.

Fighting Styles: Strategies and tactics on all five fighting styles—learn which styles are
the best, and learn how to use them effectively.

Arenas: Before you step onto new battlegrounds, learn their intricacies to best your opponents.
Being unprepared is not an option in this deadly turf war.

Story Mode: All the tips and strategies you need to blast through FIGHT for NY's in-depth
story mode. Learn how to use your skill development points wisely, and how to get the crowd fighting for you.

The flashy life of a Def Jam thug is most definitely appealing,
but not quite the life for me. So when I had to design a character with which to take over the Story Mode
underworld, I was without inspiration...until I remember IGN Guides intern Colin Moriarty. That boy is so
naturally thugged out that I couldn't resist mocking his bad-taste mohawk and signature sagging jeans. To be
honest, seeing Moriarty's face being pounded made losing fights much, much easier.